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The Head of Release Management will oversee and coordinate the release processes for the technology department within the financial services industry. This role is based in London and requires strong expertise in managing technology releases effectively. Client Details The company is a well-established organisation within the financial services industry with a large and professional team. Description … Strategy & Governance * Define the multi-year roadmap and develop and implement a Release Management strategy aligned with business objectives, technology roadmap, and regulatory requirements. * Design, hire, and manage the structure of the team, leveraging both internal staff and external vendors, optimising the balance between cost-efficiency and delivery speed. * Align with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and technology roadmaps. … Establish governance frameworks, policies, and standards for release planning, environment lifecycle, and compliance. * Define and maintain audit-ready controls for release management. * Partner with other technology teams to drive DevOps adoption, automation, and continuous delivery practices. Release Management * Own the release calendar, governance framework, and readiness checkpoints. * Oversee planning, coordination, and execution of releases across More ❯

The Release Management Lead/VP will oversee and coordinate the release management life cycle within the Technology department of a financial services organisation. This role will focus on ensuring seamless delivery and deployment of software and system updates in a fast-paced environment. Client Details The organisation is a well-established player in the Financial … Services industry, with a focus on delivering innovative technology solutions. Description Strategic Release Planning & Execution: Own and manage the enterprise-wide release calendar, ensuring alignment with business priorities, regulatory deadlines, and change windows. Lead the planning and execution of major, minor, and emergency releases across multiple platforms and business units. Partner with Product Managers and Engineering Leads to … plan, schedule, and coordinate major releases, patches, and hotfixes across multiple interconnected product teams. Require, review, and approve detailed Rollback Plans and communication strategies for every critical release, ensuring swift recovery in the event of failure. Lead regular coordination meetings with development, QA, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and business teams to ensure release readiness, resolve scheduling conflicts and pre-empt More ❯

Job Tittle : Head of Release Management/Director Location: London (Hybrid: 5 days in 10) Contract Length: 6 Months (with potential for permanent placement) Daily Rate: £885 (Inside IR35) Contract Type: Temporary Working Pattern: Full Time Join Us in Transforming Release Management! Our client, a leading player in the Financial Services sector, is on the lookout … for an enthusiastic and dynamic Head of Release Management/Director to spearhead their innovative journey! This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a brand-new role focused on shaping release and environment management across EMEA. As the Head of Release Management, you will be at the forefront of defining … and executing a strategic vision that enhances the quality and efficiency of release processes. You will be responsible for: Strategic Leadership: Developing a multi-year roadmap aligned with business objectives and regulatory standards. Governance & Compliance: Establishing frameworks and maintaining audit-ready controls that ensure safe and compliant releases. Collaboration: Partnering with Architecture, Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Software Development teams More ❯

in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Location : London, 4 days on site required Duration : 6-month Rate : Via umbrella Overview: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Release Management Lead (VP) to join a large, global financial services organisation undergoing major technology transformation. This newly created role will lead the planning, coordination, and governance of software … and infrastructure releases across multiple platforms. You will shape release practices, ensure compliance, and work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, well-governed, and efficient releases with minimal business disruption. What You'll Do: Manage and maintain the enterprise release calendar. Lead major, minor, and emergency releases across business units. Oversee release readiness, rollback planning … and post-release reviews. Ensure compliance with regulatory and audit requirements (e.g., SOX, PCI-DSS, GDPR). Act as the central point of coordination for senior stakeholders and technology teams. Contribute to governance forums including Release Boards and CABs. Drive process improvements and support the adoption of release management tooling and automation. Skills & Experience Required: Extensive More ❯

My Client leading financial institution is seeking an experienced Release Management Lead to oversee planning, coordination, and governance of software and infrastructure releases across enterprise platforms. Release Management Lead - Financial Services Location: London | Contract: Inside IR35 | Rate: £739/day Key Responsibilities: Own and manage the enterprise release calendar. Plan and execute major, minor, and … emergency releases. Coordinate with Product, Engineering, QA, and Infrastructure teams. Ensure rollback plans and communication strategies for critical releases. Lead release bridges and out-of-hours deployments. Manage post-release issue tracking and remediation. Required Skills: Extensive release management experience in financial services. Strong knowledge of ITIL, change governance, and regulatory standards (DORA, SOX, GDPR). … Familiarity with ITSM tools (ServiceNow), CI/CD pipelines, and scaled agile frameworks (SAFe). Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills. What's on Offer: Competitive day rate: £739/day (Inside IR35). Work with a leading financial institution in a collaborative environment Please click here to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that More ❯

Head of Release Management - 6-Month Contract (Inside IR35) Location: London (Hybrid) My client, a leading investment bank is looking for a Head of Release Management for a greenfield role to establish and mature a centralised release and environment management function across EMEA. This is a unique opportunity to shape strategy and drive transformation … toward Continuous Delivery (CD) and DevOps practices. Key Responsibilities Define and implement a multi-year roadmap for release and environment management. Own end-to-end release lifecycle governance aligned with SDLC and regulatory standards. Ensure compliance with DORA , FCA/PRA, and ISO 27001. Oversee non-production environments, enforce lifecycle policies, and maintain audit-ready controls. Build and … lead a high-performing team, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement. Essential Experience Proven leadership in release and environment management within financial services/banking . DORA compliance and regulatory frameworks a strong plus Expertise in CI/CD toolchains , DevOps principles, and modern architecture (microservices, cloud-native). Familiarity with ITIL, scaled agile frameworks (SAFe), and SDLC methodologies. More ❯

Release Manager (Software) Contract Details Duration: 6 Months Initial Term Start Date: ASAP IR35 Status: Outside of IR35 Rate: £400/£450 per Day Location: Hertfordshire (On-site/Hybrid Requirement) We are looking for an experienced Release Manager to completely own and govern the Release Management lifecycle across a complex, multi-portfolio environment. This is … a critical role that requires strategic coordination and hands-on management to ensure the seamless, compliant, and timely progression of code across development, test, and production landscapes for multiple applications. You will act as the single point of control, implementing robust release processes and providing expert support to development and testing teams as they manage their environments. Key … Responsibilities Own the Release Lifecycle: Define, document, and manage the end-to-end release process for all enterprise applications across multiple business portfolios. Scheduling & Coordination: Create and maintain the Master Release Schedule, planning and coordinating major, minor, and emergency releases. Process Implementation: Implement and enforce standardised governance processes for the secure and compliant promotion of code through More ❯

An Investment Banking client is currently hiring for a Head of Release Management and a Lead Release Manager to join the Bank. The initial contract will be for 6 months rolling paying £826pd via an Umbrella company. The position requires 50% attendance to the London based office. Required experience: Extensive experience in release and environment management within banking or regulated industries managing a global, enterprise-level function and proven ability to manage complex dependencies across multiple programmes with excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills. Deep experience in a senior technology leadership role within a highly regulated financial services institution, demonstrating fluency with banking compliance and audit cycles. Strategic understanding of modern software architecture More ❯

Test & Release Manager Oracle Fusion Cloud Location: Oxford, UK (Hybrid working available after initial onboarding) Reporting to: Head of Application Integration Services Effective Date: ASAP About the Organisation (World-Leading Research Institute) Join a revolutionary Global Research and Technology Institute based in Oxford, committed to tackling humanity's most enduring challenges across Health, Food Security, Climate Change, and AI … Robotics. The Role: Test & Release Manager This is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring the quality, stability, and controlled deployment of our core Oracle Fusion Cloud applications (ERP, HCM, SCM) and all related technical integrations. As the Test & Release Manager, you will be the guardian of our production environment, responsible for defining and executing comprehensive test strategies … and managing the entire release lifecycle . You will work across global project teams, technical leads, and vendors to ensure all functional and technical changes are thoroughly validated and deployed with minimal disruption, upholding strict quality and governance standards. Key Responsibilities 1. Test Management Strategy Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies, plans, and schedules for Oracle Fusion Cloud More ❯

Good understanding of integration tools and technologies Good understanding of Power Platform technologies Good understanding of automated testing tools such as RSAT Broad understanding of software development lifecycle, development management, release management, data migrations, cut-over planning, and early live support Experience on operating in Shared Services or nearshore teams Must have led multiple projects from end … Structure, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Asset and Reporting Aware of latest Microsoft Features Aware of ISVs which can be integrated with F&O Leadership and Stakeholder Management Skills Excellent Client Relationship Management Coaching and Mentoring Skills Excellent communication and presentation skills Promotes the Values of the company Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills Resilience and being … releases of Microsoft ERP or CRM Lead delivery of D365 end-to-end implementation projects including design, configuration, testing, training, cutover, post go-live support & reporting assuring that the management of area technical assets and systems development lifecycle comply to firm's ISMP Responsible for all aspects of relevant workstream of implementation, assuring that area processes are aligned to More ❯

/CD pipelines, enhance developer workflows, and lead initiatives to improve platform performance and reliability. This position requires strong technical expertise in Salesforce DevOps, CI/CD tools, environment management, and automation, as well as the ability to collaborate across multiple teams to deliver seamless deployments and robust systems. Key Responsibilities DevOps Strategy & Implementation Develop and implement DevOps strategies … for the Salesforce platform. Define best practices for CI/CD, release management, and automated testing. Enhance deployment automation to support Salesforce solutions. CI/CD Pipeline Management Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for Salesforce development. Ensure conflict-free and automated deployments with minimal downtime. Continuously monitor and improve pipeline efficiency. Environment & Release Management Manage Salesforce environments, ensuring consistency across development, testing, and production. Establish and enforce version control strategies. Oversee release schedules to ensure incident-free deployments with minimal business impact. Infrastructure & Security Implement security best practices, including role-based access control and compliance monitoring. Work closely with security teams to mitigate risks and enforce governance policies. Optimise performance More ❯

/CD pipelines, enhance developer workflows, and lead initiatives to improve platform performance and reliability. This position requires strong technical expertise in Salesforce DevOps, CI/CD tools, environment management, and automation, as well as the ability to collaborate across multiple teams to deliver seamless deployments and robust systems. Key Responsibilities DevOps Strategy & Implementation Develop and implement DevOps strategies … for the Salesforce platform. Define best practices for CI/CD, release management, and automated testing. Enhance deployment automation to support Salesforce solutions. CI/CD Pipeline Management Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for Salesforce development. Ensure conflict-free and automated deployments with minimal downtime. Continuously monitor and improve pipeline efficiency. Environment & Release Management Manage Salesforce environments, ensuring consistency across development, testing, and production. Establish and enforce version control strategies. Oversee release schedules to ensure incident-free deployments with minimal business impact. Infrastructure & Security Implement security best practices, including role-based access control and compliance monitoring. Work closely with security teams to mitigate risks and enforce governance policies. Optimise performance More ❯

understanding of Dynamics CRM DB Schema and Business Data Model including the customisation and development of Business Data Models for different solutions; Broad understanding of software development lifecycle, development management, release management, data migrations, cut-over planning and hypercare support; Knowledge of Azure DevOps & CI/CD is a plus; Knowledge and understanding of .NET framework including … process improvement, feature reusability and other initiatives to maximize efficiency in delivery; Carry out additional duties as may occur from time to time as instructed and agreed by the management team or supervisors; Provide guidance and mentorship (technical/professional) to groom other team members; Represent our client's Microsoft Business Solutions team in a professional and positive manner … at all times; A portion of the role also requires supporting and doing people management, people development & career progression support, performance assessment and management; The Employee is required to follow our client's Information Security Policies (ISP and ISMP) at all times; Microsoft Business Solutions Overview At our client, your long-term future is every bit as important More ❯

optimisation, and innovation within a large-scale enterprise environment. Youll combine functional leadership with hands-on technical insight to ensure the successful delivery of new features, improvements, and quarterly release updates across HR and Payroll systems. The Opportunity This role sits within a central Business Systems team supporting the Groups enterprise applications. The focus is on evolving and strengthening … systems deliver maximum value to end users. Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a small team of internal HCM & Payroll functional consultants. Manage and deliver enhancements, configuration changes, and quarterly release activities for Oracle HCM & Payroll. Translate business requirements into functional and technical designs supporting internal builds and external delivery partners. Assess and implement opt-in functionality from Oracles quarterly … updates to drive continual improvement. Oversee end-to-end testing, release management, and deployment including critical tax patch cycles. Troubleshoot and resolve HCM & Payroll issues in collaboration with wider IT and business teams. Produce clear documentation process models, training guides, user documentation, and test scripts. Present new functionality and best-practice guidance to business stakeholders. What Youll Bring More ❯

problem-solving, leading through collaboration, and creating impact through service delivery and innovation. About the Role You'll oversee the full lifecycle of supported applications, from stability and incident management through to enhancements, releases, and performance metrics. The role combines hands-on delivery with strategic oversight, ensuring systems remain efficient, resilient, and aligned with business needs. You'll work … stakeholders to embed best practices in service ownership, agile ways of working, and vendor collaboration, while promoting operational transparency and continuous learning. Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day management, performance, and cost optimisation of supported services and applications. Facilitate agile practices to maintain focus, collaboration, and iterative delivery. Drive effective incident and problem management, ensuring root-cause … and report on SLA performance, driving accountability and improvement. Collaborate with Product teams and other Service Owners to manage backlogs, prioritise enhancements, and deliver incremental value. Oversee change and release management processes to ensure reliable deployments with minimal disruption. Build strong relationships with third-party vendors, ensuring accountability and high service standards. Promote continuous improvement through retrospectives, service More ❯

teams need to discover and use data. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and support web applications deployed to support the data platform. Own full stack development for tools supporting data management across the full lifecycle, including ingest monitoring, curation, release management, data quality monitoring, and user access control. Build and support components to manage ingest from and monitor … from Oxford Nanopore NGS devices). Design, develop, and maintain platform tools to help bioinformaticians and science teams discover, understand, and access data (e.g., pathogen data catalogue, quality dashboards, management information reporting). Support innovation efforts by exploring new technologies such as vector databases to enable search and AI use cases. Design, develop, and maintain highly performant, scalable, and … Docker. Experience working with streaming technologies (Kafka). Proven experience developing scalable architectures using both containerized and serverless approaches (e.g., Oracle Functions or AWS Lambda). Familiarity with version management and best practices (Git). Experience managing teams and fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture. Understanding of Agile working practices and sprint-based methodologies. Ability to actively contribute to More ❯

performance monitoring • Assist in the creation of user stories, wireframes, and test cases • Support QA and UAT processes to ensure the product meets business needs • Support the business with release management and scheduling - which may be out of hours on occasions. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field • 3+ years of experience … as a Business Analyst, preferably in a tech or startup environment • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies • Experience with tools that we use, such as JIRA, Slack, My SQL, MIRO, Embeddable, Tevor.io, Azure Pipeline, GCP, image management software, video streaming. • Understanding of software development lifecycle and More ❯

Outside of IR35 Rate: £400/£450 per Day Location: Hertfordshire (On-site/Hybrid Requirement) We are looking for an experiencedRelease Manager to completely own and govern the Release Management lifecycle across a complex, multi-portfolio environment. This is a critical role that requires strategic coordination and hands-on management to ensure the seamless, compliant, and … timely progression of code across development, test, and production landscapes for multiple applications. You will act as the single point of control, implementing robust release processes and providing expert support to development and testing teams as they manage their environments. Key Responsibilities Own the Release Lifecycle: Define, document, and manage the end-to-end release process for … all enterprise applications across multiple business portfolios. Scheduling & Coordination: Create and maintain the Master Release Schedule, planning and coordinating major, minor, and emergency releases. Process Implementation: Implement and enforce standardised governance processes for the secure and compliant promotion of code through Dev, QA, Staging, and Production environments. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Product Owners, Development Leads, QA, and More ❯

vulnerability remediation activities of the current Windows endpoint and server estate, with an initial focus of Cyber Essentials compliance. The role will also be responsible for the allocation and management of tasks/work packages for a team of Senior System Analysis who will also be focused on security/vulnerability remediation activities of the current Windows estate. The … and adoption of cloud/managed services. Build strong relationships with stakeholders Desirable Professional certifications (e.g., Microsoft MCSE/MCP). ITIL Foundation or higher; PRINCE2 or Agile project management qualifications. Experience in Higher Education or DevOps. Experience working on and delivering Cyber Essentials Technical Requirements Essential 5+ years’ experience in day-to-day management of large Windows … endpoint estates of 3,000+ devices 5+ years’ experience in day-to-day management of large Windows server estates of 500+ servers SME and technical leadership experience, working and collaborating as part of a team Excellent communication, engagement, proactive, positive, can-do attitude Strong experience with MS Active Directory, SCCM, Intune AD Group Policy configuration and troubleshooting Solid understanding More ❯

and IT Security The ability to manage multiple small to medium sized Projects simultaneously, with the ability to prioritise and pivot depending on Business requirements Understand the PRINCE2 Project Management framework demonstrating ability to plan and run projects whilst utilising this methodology. Demonstrate excellent stakeholder management experience, up to and including C-Level Ability to run complex and … commercially significant projects maintaining quality and control throughout The Project Ability to lead and manage Technical Resources, operating in a matrix management structure Demonstrate examples of working in similar successful positions previously Be highly collaborative with the wider delivery team, management structure and business leaders. Demonstrate a very high level of customer service and stakeholder management expertise … Application deployment (not necessarily development) System deployments, upgrades or migrations Security system rollout, as an example to; manage privileged access, data loss prevention, MFA Networking - WAN, LAN, WiFi, Firewalls Release Management experience beneficial Ability to work within the varied International Compliance and Regulatory requirements. Ability to work within a hybrid On-premise and Off-premise Cloud Computing environment. More ❯

on familiarity with GitHub Actions, Docker, and Kubernetes.• Ability to design, review, and enforce coding standards and architectural guidelines.• Strong understanding of SDLC design, QA automation, branching strategy, and release management.• Excellent communication skills - able to translate complex technical issues for both engineering and business stakeholders.• A strategic, curious, and pragmatic mindset - comfortable moving between high-level architecture and More ❯

in shaping the end-to-end software delivery lifecycle, driving improvements across development, testing, deployment, and operational phases. Ability to implement infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD, and efficient release management strategies. Enhance system performance using load testing, caching, and optimizing database queries and application logic for better scalability and response times. Expertise in modern engineering standards such More ❯

in shaping the end-to-end software delivery lifecycle, driving improvements across development, testing, deployment, and operational phases. Ability to implement infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD, and efficient release management strategies. Enhance system performance using load testing, caching, and optimizing database queries and application logic for better scalability and response times. Expertise in modern engineering standards such More ❯

knowledge, Initiatives etc. Ensure timely completion of internal processes and mandatory trainings Carry out additional duties as may occur from time to time as instructed and agreed by the management team Represent our client's Microsoft Business Solutions team in a professional and positive manner at all times The Employee is required to follow our client's Information Security … necessary Provide clear weekly progress/status report for self and team Highlight risks or impediments in appropriate forums Towards Governance Provide guidance and support in setup of Dev Management processes Guidance in setting up right DevOps system & tools; Setup CI/CD pipeline with appropriate templates Verification of Automate Build and release management (including Roll-back … plans) Setup and verification of right branching and merging strategy Represent & provide opinions in management reviews or steering committee reviews Ensure team calendar is up to date; Ensure appropriate work distribution, backup/backfill planning Document Lessons Learnt and share it in broader forums Provide immediate and appropriate feedback to team members Microsoft Business Solutions Overview At our client More ❯

team has joined together from all over the world because of a shared passion for building brighter universes. Our goal is to continue creating genre-twisting 3D simulation and management games; and if we can do it with a quirkily British sense of humour, then all the better You will be joining a highly passionate, closely-knit team of … work hands-on in Unity to design and run tests, verify fixes, track coverage and stability, and report clear, player-focused signals. You also own the build flow, defining release trains and gates, distributing builds to the team and playtesters, and continuously improving pipelines and tools so the studio ships stable, predictable releases. QA Strategy: Define and Lead You … regressions; clear pass/fail criteria. Stability dashboards and trend reports that guide decision-making. Build Flow: Distribute, Monitor, Improve You partner with production to streamline build distribution and release management while continuously improving pipelines and tools. You define release trains, gates, and readiness criteria for internal and external drops; manage low-friction build distribution for the More ❯